With digital PCR emerging as an exciting technology that is generating much attention in the industry for its precision, reproducibility, and promising potential in diagnostic and pharmaceutical applications, Bio-Rad is uniquely positioned to gain the strongest market share. Its QX100 Droplet Digital PCR system is the most popular dPCR platform on the market, with 56 percent planning to use it in 2013.

"The high sensitivity of dPCR makes it ideal for a growing number of applications, including copy number variation, rare mutation detection, and absolute quantification of nucleic acid sequences," said Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Karolina Olszewska. "In this high-growth, promising market, Bio-Rad's investment in digital PCR will prove fruitful."

As the industry develops new applications for the technology, making it more valuable to the user, adoption rates are expected to increase. In fact, Frost & Sullivan expects the dPCR instrumentation market to grow at a tremendous compound annual growth rate of 52 percent from 2011 to 2016.

"Our survey indicates that Bio-Rad will be a definite future leader in the dPCR market segment," said Olszewska. "Over half of those who plan to install dPCR in the next 12 months intend to choose the Bio-Rad QX100 Droplet Digital PCR system."

What sets the QX100 Droplet Digital PCR System apart from other dPCR platforms on the market is its precision, simple workflow, affordability, and easy integration into the laboratory. With a market-leading platform and a strong reputation among researchers, Bio-Rad is poised for success in the cutting-edge dPCR market, and is the ideal recipient of the 2012 North America Laboratory Researchers' Choice: Future Market Leader of Digital PCR Technology.

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About Bio-Rad

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb) has remained at the center of scientific discovery for more than 50 years, manufacturing and distributing a broad range of products for the life science research and clinical diagnostic markets. The Company is renowned worldwide among hospitals, universities, major research institutions, as well as biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies for its commitment to quality and customer service. Founded in 1952, Bio-Rad is headquartered in Hercules, California, and serves more than 100,000 research and industry customers worldwide through its global network of operations. The company employs over 7,100 people globally and had revenues exceeding $2 billion in 2011. For more information, visit www.bio-rad.com.

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